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J118 MKP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,512 mi
Last recorded113,512 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 MKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 113,512 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 113,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,377 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 110,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,633 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 101,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s head lamp lens cracked

slight play n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,469 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 96,469 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 86,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 79,796 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 79,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,900 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,084 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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J118 MKP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J118 MKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J118 MKP registered?

J118 MKP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J118 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J118 MKP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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